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• Science: Earth Sciences: Geology: Geomorphology: Soil Erosion  (12)
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» Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion - An online book with introductory information regarding different kinds of soil erosion such as geological erosion and accelerated erosion.

» Corn, Soil Tillage and Soil Erosion - Specific information regarding soil management and the benefit of corn when combatting erosion.

» Demonstration Erosion Control Home - The Demonstration Erosion Control (DEC) project investigates the effectiveness of reducing erosion, sedimentation, and flooding.

» Environmental and Economic Costs of Soil Erosion and Conservation Benefits - Excerpts from article in Science magazine, by Pimentel et al . (1995).

» EPA: Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion - A computer program which provides information about soil erosion and the severity of erosion. Water erosion is explained and detailed descriptions of management and structural practices to control erosion.

» Erosion and Soil and Water Conservation Group - Information on this group based at Wageningen University which focuses on education and research into preventing, reducing or recovering losses of soil, water and plant nutrients.

» Erosion processes and modelling - Provides information on the processes and modelling of raindrop impact induced erosion abd the modelling of erosion in catchments (watersheds)

» Eurosem - Resources related to the European soil erosion model, which simulates erosion on an event basis for fields and small catchments.

» Geoindicators: Soil and Sediment Erosion - Basic information about erosion patterns, causes, and solutions.

» Ground Cover Plants - Article on ground cover usage, advantages, and disadvantages. Includes a checklist of over 250 types of plants.

» International Erosion Control Association - Provides education, resource information and business opportunities for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry.

» National Sedimentation Laboratory - It emphasizes research dealing with soil erosion; transport and deposition of sediment; movement of chemicals on upland areas and in streams; the impact of agricultural practices, in-stream structures, and bank protection on these processes; water quality; and the ecological well-being of streams.

» National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory - This U.S. Department of Agriculture area is the focal point for the national research program in soil erosion by water.

» The National Soil Tilth Laboratory - Research focuses on the areas of soil and water quality, agricultural systems, swine odor and manure management, and agricultural land and water management.

» OLIVERO EU Research project - A project aiming to improve olive plantation systems on sloping and mountainous land. These are vital for erosion and fire control in most of the Mediterranean countries.

» Organic Agriculture - Chemical agricultural practices are contributing to global warming, climate change, weather pattern disruption, erosion, and starvation.

» Permanent Cover Cropping System, Steve Groff, Cedar Meadow Farm - This site covers innovative practices and cropping strategies to increase profits and greatly reduce soil erosion and pesticides.

» Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area - Non-regulatory organization that works to enhance and protect the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. Journals, technical information, news, events, images, and details of how to get involved.

» Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 - Overview of RUSLE2 - Computer program that estimates rates of soil erosion caused by rainfall and associated overland flow. Free download available together with documentation and manuals.

» Serious Erosion Areas - A look at some of the serious erosion areas in the United States.

» Soil and Water Conservation Society - The Soil and Water Conservation Society is an international organization that fosters the science and the art of soil and water conservation to achieve sustained use of land resources.

» Soil Erosion in Agricultural Systems - Cause and effects of soil erosion in agricultural systems.

» Soil Erosion Net - Collection of information on soil erosion from a wide range of scientific disciplines.

» Soil Erosion on Farmland - Online publication from New Zealand government sustainable agriculture program. Intended as a source of information for use by farmers, local government, farmer organisations, farm advisers and others who have an influence on rural land use.

» Soil Resource Management - References about the fertility, compaction, testing and conservation of soil. Published by the University of Nebraska.

» Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development. - Sustaining and protecting the soil and natural resources for production.

» Sustainable Agriculture Tour -- Erosion Control Structures - Diversion terraces, grassed waterways, surface inlets, and hedgerows are the most common structures used for soil conservation.

» USDA-ARS National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory - Information regarding: Erosion process research, erosion control research, and delivery of improved erosion prediction technology.

» Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) - The WEPP-model, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a process-based, distributed model for soil erosion prediction. Model software and documentation can be obtained through this site.

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